Corporate Legal Manager

Job Summary:

Corporate Legal Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MOUs, and other legal documents.
• Manage corporate governance processes, including board meetings, resolutions, and filings.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international laws and regulations.
• Support M&A activities, joint ventures, and other strategic business initiatives.
• Liaise with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Conduct legal risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to minimize legal risk.
• Advise on labor law issues, intellectual property, data privacy, and other relevant areas.
• Monitor legal trends and changes in legislation that may affect the business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Law (LLB) is required; Masters or LLM is a plus.
• Licensed/qualified to practice law in [relevant jurisdiction].
• Minimum 7 years of experience in corporate legal practice, preferably in a corporate or in-house setting.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, contract, and commercial law.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Experience in a multinational or regulated industry is an advantage.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with international business law and cross-border transactions.
• Experience working with government or regulatory bodies.
• Project management skills.
• Proficiency in legal software/tools and MS Office Suite.